Covid19 Los Angeles Community Resources
All restaurants (sit-in), gym, fitness studios, theaters, and bars closed starting Monday, March 16th, 2020 at 12am. (Read more: https://twitter.com/MayorOfLA/status/12393993769816023060)
Populations Categories under this heading include: food, housing, health, transportation, and education and are separated into four general categories: children and youth, adults, eldery and the undocumented community.
Food for all: For the closest food pantry/bank to you, visit: https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/ Every table is offering meals to EVERYONE. Food distribution for seniors who need food brought to their homes. Food available for students. Food distribution centers that can distribute food to a group of people. If you need 10-10,000 meals, reach out to Every table at (323) 458 - 6487. For more info, visit https://achieve.lausd.net/resources! Children and Youth (0-17) Food: LAUSD is opening 60 sites providing two grab-and-go meals for students and families beginning on Wednesday, March 18th from 7am to 10am. (For more information, visit https://achieve.lausd.net/resources) Map of all LAUSD Campuses serving food for k-12: https://www.lataco.com/lausd-free-meals/ Food: List of all Alliance Campuses serving food from March 16-27 on weekdays from 8am to 12pm (for Alliance Charter School Scholars only) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X6VnrH- QweHJnoHNeMCztgKF_8nnVPqG/view Food: Free breakfast (8am-10am) provided by Eastside Riders for student in Watts community starting Monday, March 16, 2020 and ending Friday, March 20, 2020 (For more info, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/B9r5hGghQhS) Food: Free breakfast (730-930am), lunch (1130-130pm), and dinner (430- 630) for all LAUSD students starting Monday, March 16, 2020 from 7:30am to 6:30pm at 2301 Bellevue Ave., Los Angeles 90026 (For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/B9sW_hzgYnJ/) Food: Beginning Monday, March 16th, Hugo’s kids menu will be free for guests 12 and under throughout the LAUSD closure. (For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/B9sFXZZJhnL/)
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Food: Los Angelitos Bakery offering 1 free bread to each child, aged 5-13 years old, Monday-Friday from 12pm-2pm (For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/B9t8EBVgEUz/) Food: Starting Monday, March 16, 2020, the city of Lynwood is offering supper meals for kids ages 1-18 (For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/B9utWgMlwQ2/) Food: Starting Monday, March 16, 2020, kids 12 and under can eat for free at El Torito Restaurants (For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xkzW6B7NV/) Food: Free Breakfast Burritos for children ages 6-12 years old. Pick up Monday-Friday 7am-8am Toast: 11119 First Ave., Los Angeles The Benediction: 17501 Colima Road, City of Industry The Dylan: 190 S. State College Blvd, Brea Food: Free Meals for Children Ages 5-17. Breakfast, lunch and snacks. Please bring School ID. This is for any child in the community. This will occur from 3/18/20-3/27/20 from 9:30am-12pm. Location will be from TEACH Academy. 10045 S. Western., Los Angeles, CA 90047. If you have any questions, call 562-665-6263. (For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/B90LtzqgI- f/?igshid=j7z88feeprt5) Education: Free access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60 Days For New K-12 and College Student Households (For more information, visit https://corporate.charter.com/newsroom/charter- to-offer-free-access-to-spectrum-broadband-and-wifi-for-60-days-for-new-K12- and-college-student-households-and-more) Education: Free access to L’il Libros worksheets for kids (For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/B9rrKxiFGIB/) Education: Starting Monday, March 16, students in Pre-K through 12th grade will have the opportunity to access free, educational PBS daytime programming designated for each grade level weekdays (For more information, visit https://www.pbssocal.org/pbs-news/at-home- learning/) Education: Facebook group for parents to get support with home learning (Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/temphomeschoolers/) Education: MIND Research Institute is offering no cost access to a free math instructional program for students in grades K-8 (For more information, visit https://www.stmath.com/coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR2Z9kqIE7kBcVq7YdAEYuvWQE W2quTvZ6m9KS_zMeyeiT9wHYcwgpmeRv0) Education: Scholastic offers free, online learning experiences for kids of all ages
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(For more information, visit https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html) Education: PBS offers free educational daytime programming designated for K-12 each through the following channels: Pre-K - 3rd grade on PBS SoCal Pre-K - 12th grade on KLCS 9th - 12th grade on KCET (For more info: visit https://www.kcet.org/tv-talk/at-home- learning?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_paid&utm_campaig n=kcet&fbclid=IwAR3t4C7I3780qhtWAdOQgmgwQ2Pr95R9VSTZkd1_5uhJ ZxAWFPAa7-yB_eY) Adults (18-64) Housing: STUDENTS/ FOSTER YOUTH If you are or know of a foster youth that is staying at a college dorm room that is going to be closed due to the coronavirus, please email [email protected] and they will provide or help you find housing during this transition. Food/housing: HOMELESS/LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY St. Francis Center provides meal services, clothing closets, showers/bathroom services, and rental and utility assistance programs (over the phone) for homeless and low-income individuals in Los Angeles. (For more information, visit https://www.stfranciscenterla.org/import-update-regarding-st-francis- center-program-modifications-and-covid-19-preparedness-plan/) Eldery (65+) Food Elderly Meal Program Map https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1paBMfsRqsS4r 9Px4xiOGYCfxA4-J9y2E&ll=34.029728592186366%2C- 118.13568714999201&z=10 Gloria Molina YWCA food distribution 7515 Pacific Blvd, Walnut Park, CA 90255 (213) 516-3575 Starting Wednesday march 18th Community and Senior Centers Senior Lunch Programs https://wdacs.lacounty.gov/wp- content/uploads/2020/03/CentersUpdate_SeniorLunches_3.13 .20.pdf Seniors in Lynwood, Compton, South Gate, Watts who need food delivery Call Greater Emmanuel Temple at 424.296.0400 Tuesday - Friday, 9am to 12pm
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Grocery Shopping ALL 41 Northgate Market shopping locations will be open exclusively for seniors from 7am to 8am starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/NorthgateMarket/photos/a.10151977160121 410/10158410881941410/?type=3&theater.) ALL Vallarta supermarkets will be open for seniors, disabled people, and pregnant people from 7am to 8am starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/vallarta.supermarkets/photos/a.3250842108 56700/3081190981912662/?type=3&theater) Senior Shopping Hour at Grocery Outlet in Altadena (located at 2270 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001) offers a shopping slot exclusively for the elderly from 7am to 8am every day starting on Thursday, March 17. (For more information, visit https://www.coloradoboulevard.net/local- altadena-grocery-offers-senior-shopping-hour/) ALL Super A Markets will open one hour early to allow Seniors 65 years and up to exclusively shop during the hours of 7:00am- 8:00am before the store opens to the general public. (For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/SuperAFoods/photos/a.264662603556795/31 17073431649017/?type=3&theater) ALL Superior Grocers will open one hour early to allow Seniors 65 years and up and older and disabled folks to exclusively shop during the hours of 7:00am- 8:00am before the store opens to the general public. (For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/SuperAFoods/photos/a.264662603556795/3117073431649 017/?type=3&theater) Undocumented Community Resource guide created by California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance available at https://ciyja.org/covid19/ CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles) has a free hotline you can call if you think you have the Coronavirus at 888-624-4752. In California, immigrants have access to emergency care regardless of immigration status. More information here: https://www.chirla.org/avada_portfolio/community-education/ Trans/Queer Relief Trans/ queer relief assistance form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO1Ws5YgKFMXKu9C Sh_WUVCznssExW6bnJpom5JsP24XwCLQ/viewform
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Navigating COVID-19 and Chest Binding: Tips for respiratory health for Trans and Non-Binary people who bind thier chest: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9u3L6mjg8x/ The Coronavirus: What Trans People Need to Know: Creating a Plan of action for trans folx: https://transequality.org/covid19 Queer Elder Hotline for Stress or Anxiety: SAGE, an advocacy & services group for LGBT Elders, has a national 24/7 hotline for elders if they are feeling stress or anxiety at 1-877-360-LGBT / 1- 877-360-5428 more info here: https://www.sageusa.org/coronavirus/ Employment First, the Federal Government approved a $2 trillion dollar financial aid package just last night (3/24/20) which will provide significantly higher relief amounts to virtually everyone. The details have not yet been released, so stay tuned to your local TV news shows to determine how to apply for those funds.
Additionally, what employees are currently entitled to may be confusing. The link below makes it easier to understand what resources may be available.
(Visit https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/#chart). Employment Issues Please visit https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm for BENEFITS FOR WORKERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 and also heck out the EDD's Frequently Asked Questions: https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs.htm For a run-down of labor laws in California, please visit: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-12/coronavirus-labor-law- know-your-rights-california-worker Paid Family Leave **Paid family leave is available for those who stay home because they need to take care of someone who has contracted the virus (Covid-19) or who has been quarantined (must be certified by a medical professional). Visit https://edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_PFL_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm. Disability Benefits/Paid Sick Leave **Disability benefits /paid sick leave are available for those who have actually contracted the virus themselves or who have been exposed to it and are quarantined (must be certified by a medical professional in the case of Disability Benefits). Visit https://edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_DI_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm. Unemployment Benefits **Unemployment benefits are available to those whose hours have been reduced or who have lost their job due to coronavirus measures (and it also applies to those who choose to stay home due to underlying health issues
Page 5 of 21 making them more vulnerable). The Governor has waived the 1 week wait time and the person may not be required to be actively looking for work (as is usually required). Visit https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm. Unfortunately, though, this benefit is not available to undocumented persons whose hours are reduced or lose their job for reasons related to COVID-19, etc. SCHOOL CLOSURES: If your child’s school is closed and you have to miss work to care for them. You might qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits. Visit https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm. Worker’s Compensation **Worker's comp is available for those who are unable to do their usual job because they were exposed to and contracted Covid-19 while in the regular course of their job (i.e. healthcare workers) Tax Assistance “Employers experiencing a hardship as a result of COVID-19 may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. A written request for extension must be received within 60 days from the original delinquent date of the payment or return. Visit https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus- 2019.htm?fbclid=IwAR3vS9NqAlxiZJtKT21dJSoMSvV- klMlSK2nvPGzA2v8FHeglkS4YKrLh78 For questions, employers may call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center. Toll-free from the U.S. or Canada: 1-888-745-3886 Hearing impaired (TTY): 1-800-547-9565 Outside the U.S. or Canada: 1-916-464-3502” (For more information, visit https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus- 2019.htm?fbclid=IwAR3vS9NqAlxiZJtKT21dJSoMSvV- klMlSK2nvPGzA2v8FHeglkS4YKrLh78) Resources Based on Type of Employment For resources for freelance artists, visit https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR2h6cN 5HPapOjYZoLocJ7ydEEx34_0Hy_Bp2K_jblFmSKUQ1uNM3j1X3Cs For resources for bartenders, visit https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap?fbclid=IwAR3dQlMeJsntGhpWvUi3r WUnkHWQCIL97gG9yqQdG9degTQ_Yxr6YkCqL7I For resources for musicians, visit https://www.americansforthearts.org/by- topic/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus-covid-19-resource-and-response- center For resources for tipped workers/service workers, visit https://ofwemergencyfund.org/help
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Impacted Businesses Loans The U.S. Small Business Administration offers up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 (For more information, visit https://laedc.org/coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR0TTZDjUWl53O7iftlGKU7 BiGsj88MR8sWQ9hrGjSwBisr45TAIhchOj6k, or contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or [email protected].) Los Angeles City Small Business Emergency Microloan Program For general eligibility, important documentation, and microloan terms, please visit: http://ewddlacity.com/index.php/microloan- program To apply, please visit: https://cloud.bmisw.com/CityOfLA/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FCit yOfLA%2FWorkflow%2FEnter%2FMicroloan_Begin To check if your business falls within LA City limits, visit: https://neighborhoodinfo.lacity.org How to get access to lending partners? SBA has developed a lender match, a free online referral tool that connects small businesses with participating SBA-approved lenders within 48 hours. Visit https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/lender-match 7(a) program offers loan amounts up to $5,000,000 and is an all- inclusive loan program deployed by lending partners for eligible small businesses within the U.S. States and its territories. The uses of proceeds include: working capital; expansion/renovation; new construction; purchase of land or buildings; purchase of equipment, fixtures; lease-hold improvements; refinancing debt for compelling reasons; seasonal line of credit; inventory; or starting a business. Express loan program provides loans up to $350,000 for no more than 7 years with an option to revolve. There is a turnaround time of 36 hours for approval or denial of a completed application. The uses of proceeds are the same as the standard 7(a) loan. Community Advantage loan pilot program allows mission-based lenders to assist small businesses in underserved markets with a maximum loan size of $250,000. The uses of proceeds are the same as the standard 7(a) loan. 504 loan program is designed to foster economic development and job creation and/or retention. The eligible use of proceeds is limited to the acquisition or eligible refinance of fixed assets. Microloan program involves making loans through nonprofit lending organizations to underserved markets. Authorized use of loan
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proceeds includes working capital, supplies, machinery & equipment, and fixtures (does not include real estate). The maximum loan amount is $50,000 with the average loan size of $14,000. Exporting Assistance: SBA provides export loans to help small businesses achieve sales through exports and can help these businesses respond to opportunities and challenges associated with trade, such as COVID-19. The loans are available to U.S. small businesses that export directly overseas, or those that export indirectly by selling to a customer that then exports their products. Export Express loan program allows access to capital quickly for businesses that need financing up to $500,000. Businesses can apply for a line of credit or term note prior to finalizing an export sale or while pursuing opportunities overseas, such as identifying a new overseas customer should an export sale be lost due to COVID-19. Export Working Capital program enables small businesses to fulfill export orders and finance international sales by providing revolving lines of credit or transaction-based financing of up to $5 million. Businesses could use a loan to obtain or retain overseas customers by offering attractive payment terms. International Trade loan program helps small businesses engaged in international trade to retool or expand to better compete and react to changing business conditions. It can also help exporting firms to expand their sales to new markets or to re-shore operations back to the U.S. Insurance Many businesses have business interruption insurance; now is the time to contact your insurance agent to review your policy to understand precisely what you are and are not covered for in the event of an extended incident. Government Contracting SBA is focused on assisting with the continuity of operations for small business contracting programs and small businesses with federal contracts. For more information on federal contracting, visit https://www.sba.gov/federal- contracting/contracting-guide More specifically: 8(a) Business Development program serves to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, and the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate. The 8(a) program offer and acceptance process is available nationwide, and the SBA continues to work with federal agencies to ensure maximum practicable opportunity to small businesses. 8(a) program participants should stay in touch with their Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS).
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HUBZone program offers eligibility assistance every Thursday from 2:00- 3:00 p.m. ET at 1-202-765-1264; access code 63068189#. Members of the HUBZone team answer questions to help firms navigate the certification process. For specific questions regarding an application, please contact the HUBZone Help Desk at [email protected]. Women-owned Small Business firms who have questions, please visit www.sba.gov/wosbready or write to [email protected]. Lay-Off Aversion Rapid Response/Lay-off Aversion- Is your business facing the possibility of laying off employees or even closing? The Los Angeles County America’s Jobs Centers of California (AJCCs) can help you get your business back on track. Specialized Business Service Representatives can work with you and your employees to minimize losses and improve morale. We can also assist your business with strategic planning to ensure that your business does not face a similar situation in the future. Contact your local Business Service Representative at an America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) for more information by emailing [email protected] or calling (213) 810-1641. Best Practices Do your part to slow the spread Avoid social gatherings of 10 people or more Work or engage from home If necessary, working on location or place of business make sure to conduct regular environmental cleaning i.e. wipe down with cleaning solution, sanitize workspace and make sure employees are washing hands on a regular basis. Staff should wear and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment according to your existing policies and procedures. Have soap and paper towels in bathrooms at all times. Avoid unnecessary travel California EDD has issued updated guidance on issues beyond unemployment insurance (e.g. caregiving for ill family members). Visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Health-Care-General-Industry.html for that updated guidance. California’s Department of Industrial Relations has issued updated guidance on what employers are expected to do to help promote hygiene/safety in the workplace. Visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Health-Care-General-Industry.html for that updated guidance. Marketing – It’s critical to communicate openly with your customers about the status of your operations, what protective measures you’ve implemented, and how they (as customers) will be protected when they
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visit your business. Promotions may also help incentivize customers who may be reluctant to patronize your business. Consider providing in-home services i.e. provide free delivery, etc. Inventory and Supply Chain Shortfalls – While the possibility could be remote, it is a prudent preparedness measure to ensure you have either adequate supplies of inventory for a sustained period and/or diversify your distributor sources in the event one supplier cannot meet an order request. Share best practices with other businesses in your communities (especially those in your supply chain), chambers of commerce, and associations to improve community response efforts. Service Planning Areas Categories under this heading include: food, housing, health, transportation, and education and are separated into 8 service planning areas. Visit http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/SPAMain/ServicePlanningAreas.htm. Service Planning Area 1: Antelope Valley (includes Acton, Agua Dulce, Gorman, Lake Hughes, Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster, Littlerock, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, and others.) Food Grace Resource Center, Inc. 45134 N. Sierra Hwy, Lancaster, CA. 93534 Phone: 661-940-5272 Shekinah Worship Center 42640 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA. 93534 Phone: 661-940-8378 Salvation Army – Lancaster Corp 44517 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA. 93534 Phone: 661-940-8378 Palmdale Community Foundation-S.A.V.E.S. 1012 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale, CA. 93550 Phone: 661-267-5191 SA-Mountain View Mobile Home Park 3255 E. Avenue R., Palmdale, CA. 93550 Main Office in the Mobile Home Park Phone: 661-947-4700 Twin Lakes Community Church 17213 Lake Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. 93591 Phone: 661-264-1215 Service Planning Area 2: San Fernando Valley (includes Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Canyon Country, Encino, Glendale, LA Cañada-Flintridge, San Fernando, Sherman Oaks, Sun Valley, Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, and others.) Food and care for homeless community MEND Poverty 10641 N. San Fernando Rd., Pacoima, CA 91331
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Phone: (818) 897-2443 or (818) 896-0246 Fax: (818) 897-0128 Homeless care services on Tuesday mornings Food distribution on Thursday and Fridays from 9 to 11 am (For more info, visit https://twitter.com/mendpoverty/status/1238925995140362240/photo/1 and https://mendpoverty.org/our-programs) Food Freedom Church: 9200 Owensmouth, Chatsworth, CA 91311 Hosting grab & go FREE grocery pick up on Wednesday, 3/18 from 12pm to 2pm SOVA – Community Food and Resource Program 16439 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA. 91406 Phone: 818-988-7682 House of Light Church Corporation 19359 Londelius Street, Northridge, CA. 91324 Phone: 818-988-2931 Congregational Church of Chatsworth 20440 Lassen Street, Chatsworth, CA. 91311 Phone: 818-882-2474 Burbank – Temporary Aid Center- B-TAC 1304 West Burbank Boulevard, Burbank, CA. 91506 Phone: 818-848-2822 Loaves & Fishes-Glendale 4322 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA. 91204 Phone: 818-409-3080 Service Planning Area 3: San Gabriel Valley (includes Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Irwindale, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Highland Park, Pasadena, Pomona, San Dimas, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City, Walnut, West Covina, and others.) Food Freedom Church 5609 York Blvd., Highland Park, CA 90042 Community meals for homeless friends EVERY Saturday Foothill Unity Center 191 North Oak Avenue, Pasadena, CA. 91107 Phone: 626-584-7420 / FAX: 626-584-7422 Friends In Deed Food Pantry 444 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA. 91104 Pantry Phone: 626-797-6072, email- [email protected] Agency Phone: 626-797-2402, Fax: 626-797-7353
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Foothill Unity Center – Monrovia 415 West Chestnut Avenue, Monrovia, CA. 91016 Phone: 626-358-3486 Fax: 358-8224 El Monte and South El Monte El Monte Emergency Resources – Food Bank 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA. 91731 Phone: 626-444-7269 Salvation Army Food Bank – Pomona 490 East LaVerne Avenue, Pomona, CA. 91767 Phone: 909- 623-1579 x201 Service Planning Area 4: Metro (includes Boyle Heights, Central City, Downtown LA, Echo Park, El Sereno, Hollywood, Mid-City Wilshire, Monterey Hills, Mount Washington, Silverlake, West Hollywood, and Westlake.) Food/housing St. Francis Center 1835 South Hope Street, Los Angeles CA 90015 Phone: 213-747-5347 Services: breakfast service, case management, clothing closet, showers/bathroom services, pantry services, rental and utility assistant program (over the phone) Food Wilshire Boulevard Temple 3663 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90005 Phone: 213-388-2401 Silver Lake Community Church 2930 Hyperion Avenue., Los Angeles, CA. 90010 Phone: 323-663-3151 Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church 535 North Main Street, (cross street- Cesar Chavez)., Los Angeles, CA. 90012 Phone: 213-629-3101 Sova- Community Food and Resource Program 1140 North La Brea Avenue, West Hollywood, CA. 90038 Phone: 818-988-7682 Food Net- Centro Maravilla 4716 East Cesar Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. 90022 Phone: 323-260-2805 Sova – Community Food and Resource Program 8846 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90035 Phone: 818-988-7682 Service Planning Area 5: West (includes Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Culver City, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Playa del Rey, Santa Monica, and Venice.)
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Food St. Augustine’s SAVES- Saint Augustine’s Volunteer Emergency Services 3820 Jasmine Avenue, Culver City, CA. 90232 Phone: 310-838-2702 St. Anne’s Church and Social Services 2013 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA. 90232 Phone: 310-829-4411 WSFB – St. Joseph’s Center 204 Hampton Drive, Venice, CA. 90291 Phone: 310-396-6468 Service Planning Area 6: South (includes Athens, Compton, Crenshaw, Florence, Hyde Park, Lynwood, Paramount, and Watts.) Food Food Net - East Rancho Dominguez 15116 S. Atlantic Ave, Compton, CA 90221 Food Distribution: Tues- Fri 10am-4pm appointment needed. Call 310-603-7401 for apt. Shields for Families-Social Service Agency–Food Bank 11705 Deputy Yamamoto Place Lynwood, CA. 90262 Phone: 323-242-5000 ext. 4200 Food Distribution: Thursdays 10am- 2pm Paramount Care Foundation 8303 Alondra Boulevard, Paramount, CA. 90723 Phone: 562-531-6820 LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Lynwood High School 4050 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA 90262 In the back of the campus, off of Harris St. Drive up/walk up Firebaugh High School 5246 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Lynwood, CA 90262 Front parking lot drive up/walk up Cesar Chavez Middle School 3898 Abbott Rd, Lynwood, CA 90262 Front parking lot drive up/walk up Rosa Parks Elementary 3900 Agnes Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262 Parking lot drive up/walk up Helen Keller Elementary 3521 Palm Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262 Student drop off area drive up/walk up
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Service Planning Area 7: East (includes Artesia, Bell, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Cerritos, City of Commerce, City Terrace, Cudahy, Downey, East Los Angeles, Hawaiian Gardens, Huntington Park, La Habra Heights, Lakewood, La Mirada, Los Nietos, Maywood, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South Gate, Vernon, Walnut Park, Whittier, and others.) Food Food Pantry – LAX 355 East Beach Street (Between – LaBrea and Centinela Streets), South Gate, CA. 90280 Phone: 310-677-5597 Hawaiian Gardens Food Bank 21411 Norwalk Boulevard, Hawaiian Gardens, CA. 90716 Phone: 562- 860-9097 Southeast Churches Service Center 2780 East Gage Avenue, Huntington Park, CA. 90255 Phone: 323-585-8254 St Mary’s Place 7215 Newlin Avenue, Whittier, CA. 90602 Phone: 562-698-0107 Service Planning Area 8: South Bay (includes Athens, Avalon, Carson, Catalina Island, El Segundo, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Long Beach*, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Dominguez, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, San Pedro, Wilmington, and others.) * City of Long Beach has its own Health Department Food Toberman Neighborhood Center 131 N. Grand Ave., San Pedro CA 90230 WSFB –Salvation Army 324 E. Queen Street, Inglewood, CA. 90301 Phone: 310-677-3375 Christ of Good Shepherd Food Distribution Fridays 9:30am- 11:30am Corner of 16th and Gundry Phone: 562-674-0288 St Margaret’s Center 10217 Inglewood Avenue, Lennox, CA. 90304 Phone: 310-672-2208 Utilities EveryoneOn.org - EveryoneOn is a leading nonprofit that helps advocate at the local, state and federal level for affordable internet service and is connected to hundreds of local organizations across the country that can provide on-the-ground individual support (i.e. over the phone now, in
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person at a later date) to people that need help signing up. There are low- cost offers for low-income folks or families with K-12 students that EveryoneOn helped create and are available year-round, not only during emergency situations. Use their offer locator to find internet offers, and refurbished computers by zip code that are available now! Visit https://www.everyoneon.org/. Southern California Edison Responds to COVID-19 Emergency, Suspends Service Disconnections (https://newsroom.edison.com/releases/sce-responds- to-covid-19-emergency-suspends-service- disconnections?fbclid=IwAR2cwYpH278ejR_p9QNUO3jDbSvzGASvhR8LodbetWk9 Eh0kUvlPSzxDmUc) Eligibility: All Residential and Commercial Customers Effective immediately, SCE will suspend disconnections for non- payment Flexible Payment Plans to Impacted Customers Eligibility: Customers who contact SCE and self-identify as being impacted financially by the COVID-19 emergency Customers with current accounts – Will be offered a one-time, up to 60-day, extension Customers with past due amounts – Will be offered up to 6- month payment arrangement SCE will work with the customer to accommodate a customer’s unique situation that may result in a payment arrangement for up to 12 months (https://energized.edison.com/stories/sce-offers-bill-help-to- customers-impacted-by-covid- 19?fbclid=IwAR2frBcgCD6nM9LTtpl1lvL- nDUV0LIChW6CF7Rb7RGLeIcQ-wyLOuAhkEE.) Edison International is giving $1M to community-based organizations to help #SoCal communities facing economic hardship because of quarantines, illnesses or school closures, starting with $150K to support the CA Community Foundation’s #COVID19 #LACounty Response Fund (For more information, click here!) SPECTRUM Internet beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 and for the following 60 days: Offers secure public wifi hotspots, visit https://www.spectrum.net/support/internet/spectrum-wifi. Offers to continue their Spectrum Internet Assist program: high- speed broadband program to eligible low-income households Offers two free months of internet and WiFi services for K-12 and college students affected by the current school closures, in households not already subscribed to Spectrum Internet
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(For more information, visit https://corporate.charter.com/newsroom/charter- to-offer-free-access-to-spectrum-broadband-and-wifi-for-60-days-for-new-K12- and-college-student-households-and-more) T-Mobile, for next 60 days: ALL current T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers have unlimited smartphone data for the next 60 days (excluding roaming) Giving all T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers 20GB of add’l mobile hotspot data Increasing data for schools in our EmpowerED program to ensure each participant has access to at least 20GB of data per month Making it free to call severely impacted countries Are working with our Lifeline partners to provide customers extra free data up to 5GB per month over the next two months (For more information, visit https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/ongoing-updates- covid-19) AT&T, For the next 60 days beginning March 14th, 2020, AT&T is pledging to Not terminate the service of any wireless, home phone or broadband residential or small business customer because of their inability to pay their bill due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic Waive any late payment fees that any wireless, home phone or broadband residential or small business customer may incur because of economic hardship related to the coronavirus pandemic Keep our public Wi-Fi hotspots open Los Angeles Department of Water & Power still offering payment plan and suspending utility shut off for March (for now) (Visit https://www.ladwpnews.com/a-message-from-ladwp-regarding-power-water- service-during-coronavirus-covid-19- pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR2WQSOvsnvwy7Ho6hkEvoRlHF3VJLvJHmruGIw6mKBZIQt giV5AJxHdjo4) Public Works will not shut off or stop services for customers who are delinquent or behind in service or permit payments until this order is lifted. This includes water, sewer and trash pick-up services. For any inquires, Public Works' 24 hour/7 day dispatch number is 800-675-435 WIC Services WIC clinics under South Los Angeles Health Projects, PHFE, Watts Health Foundation, Pasadena, Long Beach, Antelope Valley, and Northeast Valley Health Corporation will remain open. WIC offices will remotely be issuing participants food benefits onto their WIC cards to avoid families from going out. For those families that have not yet gotten the new WIC card and wish to locate the nearest WIC clinic to them please call or visit the following websites for further guidance and assistance:
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South Los Angeles Health Projects http://www.slahp.org/wic-centers-by-city/ 310-661-3080 PHFE https://www.phfewic.org/ 888-942-2229 Watts Health Foundation https://www.wattshealth.org/wic-program/ 323-564-4331 Pasadena https://www.cityofpasadena.net/public- health/wic/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwx7zzBRCcARIsABPRscPNVndmcMPfCt - 2boLex6qoP0uvyd45EMPsy2dKITghITKPR8glwOcaAvQhEALw_wc B 626-744-6520 Long Beach http://www.longbeach.gov/health/healthy-living/individual/wic/ 562-570-4242 Antelope Valley https://www.wicprograms.org/li/antelope_valley_lancaster_wic_9353 4 661-949-5805 Northeast Valley Health Corporation https://nevhc.org/wic/ 818-340-3570 Mental Health Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Access Center 24/7 Helpline (800) 854-7771 (562) 651-2549 TDD/TTY https://dmh.lacounty.gov Sliding scale clinics that provide low fee psychotherapy: Wright Institute Los Angeles (West LA) 11845 W Olympic Blvd #505W, Los Angeles, CA 90064 424-371-5191 Wila.org Maple Center- Beverly Hills (They see kids and adults) 9107 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310) 271-9999 Southern California Counseling Center (mid city) 5615 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 937-1344 Rose City Counseling Center (Pasadena)
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595 E Colorado Blvd #418, Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 793-8609 Queer Anxiety Virtual Support: Queer Healing Oasis is offering an anxiety virtual support non-clinical space to share & cope. For more info email [email protected] or call 818-233-1079, more info here: https://www.queerhealingoasis.com/ Donation-based and no one turned away for lack of funds. As of March 17th, 2020, they are taking on 3 free clients. QTBIPOC are prioritized Holistic Health Third Root Community Health Center on how to holistically support your body through COVID-19 (Brooklyn, NY) (Visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dnj3Kz0FnXu1VzWhsr2tcA7530Aq A_LUp1bg3xFI73w/edit) How to support your body's innate ability to protect & heal, including herbs to take to support immune system (recommended from Third Root) DIY Hand Sanitizer from @aguadejade Another recipe from WHO The Verge - Hand Sanitizer Recipe (Visit https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/2/21161346/hand-sanitizer-diy-how- to-hand-wash-cdc-alcohol-virus-illness) Why and how to moisturize your hands too, including DIY Hand oil recipe from @hoodherbalism, https://www.instagram.com/p/B9nWqDuhVwY/. SUPPORTING YOURSELF THROUGH THE COVID-19 FRENZY by Leata Mae (Visit https://leatamae.com/blog/2020/3/11/supporting-yourself-through- the-covid-19-panic) Emotional Check In with Mama Maiz ([email protected]) a Los Angeles Doula of Color *not a licensed therapist Schedule a 15 minute zoom call for herbal support, heart medicine, and just a connection to share frustrations or a laugh $5-$40 sliding scale donation, prioritizing indigenous, black, POC, queer, Non-Binary, Trans community Domestic Violence If you are concerned about being quarantined in an unsafe home situation or need help, all DV shelter resources are generally available on: domesticshelters.org. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is also available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3223 (TTY) Sojourn Domestic Violence Services: A shelter on the Westside of LA. While support groups are not available at this time, their hotline is always open 24/7 for safety planning and peer counseling. They are also still accepting clients into our shelters. Their hotline number is 310-264-6644. (For more information, visit https://www.thepeopleconcern.org/sojourn/)
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Child Support Services All Los Angeles County Child Support Services (CSS) locations are closed to the public effective Monday, March 16th until further notice. (For more information, visit https://cssd.lacounty.gov/wp- content/uploads/2020/03/CSSOfficeClosed.pdf for English and visit https://cssd.lacounty.gov/wp- content/uploads/2020/03/CSSOfficeClosed_Spanish.pdf for Spanish!) Court Dates: All court cases will be continued to a new date. If you have an upcoming court date, you will receive a letter informing you of your new court date. If you have questions please call our Customer Contact Center at (866) 901-3212 or check our website (cssd.lacounty.gov) for more information. Child Care Pathways LA is a nonprofit child care agency offering subsidized child care for low-income families. They are one of ten partnered agencies under the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles County. Parents eligible to receive services are able to choose a child care provider of their choice, which Pathways LA would then be responsible to process payment for. Affected parents are encouraged to seek child care assistance rather than allowing children to remain home alone and unsupervised. At this time, offices are closed to the public; however, parents are able to apply online through their website at www.pathwaysla.org or by phone at 213-427-2710. Any questions may also be addressed by our Resource and Referral Department to that same phone number. Housing Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that authorizes local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners, slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shutoffs for Californians affected by COVID-19. The order does not relieve a tenant from the obligation to pay rent, or restrict the landlord’s ability to recover rent that is due. The protections are in effect through May 31, 2020, unless extended. The order also requests banks and other financial institutions to halt foreclosures and related evictions during this time period. The full Executive Order can be found https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.16.20-Executive- Order.pdf. Alcoholics Anonymous AA Online Meetings, visit https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1a71ccw7ihaWelksKwOp4AzAkYl VqSoKiN6Gsm38bKMU/mobilebasic Online Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup Meetings, visit https://www.aa- intergroup.org/directory.php
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Other Resources Reporting Racism/Xenophobia: 211 is now taking reports of racism/xenophobia related to coronavirus. If you have been the victim of or witness to an act of violence, bullying, harassment, threat, or other act motivated by hate, please fill out the Hate Incident Report Form or call 2-1-1 to file a report and be connected to support services. (Visit https://new.211la.org/form/anti-hate) Low Cost Auto Insurance: CA Low Cost Auto is a state-sponsored program, passed by the CA legislature and managed by the CA Department of Insurance. The program provides affordable, low cost liability insurance to eligible California drivers whose income is 250% or below the Federal Poverty Guidelines and benefits not just low-income drivers, many middle-class households may qualify. (For more information, visit https://www.mylowcostauto.com/) Price Gouging: Price gouging is the act of a business raising prices of needed products and services over 10% during a declared emergency. Price gouging is prohibited and is governed by California Penal Code 396 and the Los Angeles County Price Gouging Ordinance. For 30 days following the declaration of emergency, it is illegal for a person, contractor, or business to sell or offer to sell any food items or goods or service for a price of more than 10 percent above the price charged by that person or business immediately before the declaration of emergency was issued. Typically, this statute applies for 30 days after an emergency declaration. However, the statute applies for 180 days for reconstruction services and emergency cleanup services. State and local municipalities may extend the effective period of the statute beyond these timeframes. If you believe that you have been a victim of price gouging or you suspect a business is price gouging, contact the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs at (800) 593- 8222. Walgreens Beginning March 13, 2020, Walgreens is waiving delivery fees for all eligible prescriptions during this evolving situation There will be free delivery on any purchase on Walgreens.com beginning March 13, 2020 and until further notice, with no minimum purchase required More Info: https://news.walgreens.com/press-releases/general- news/walgreens-takes-further-action-to-support-customers-during- covid-19-pandemic.htm
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CVS Beginning March 9th, 2020, CVS Pharmacy will waive charges for home delivery of prescription medications https://cvshealth.com/newsroom/press-releases/cvs-health- announces-additional-covid-19-resources-focused-patient-access
Google Hangouts Starting March 3, 2020, we will begin rolling out free access to our advanced Hangouts Meet video-conferencing capabilities to all G Suite and G Suite for Education customers globally including Larger meetings, for up to 250 participants per call Live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers within a domain The ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive These features are typically available in the Enterprise edition of G Suite and in G Suite Enterprise for Education, and will be available at no additional cost to all customers until July 1, 2020. If you need help getting started, please visit our learning center page or follow the instructions outlined in our message to G Suite admins More Info: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/g-suite/helping- businesses-and-schools-stay-connected-in-response-to-coronavirus
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